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New Seating Brings Comfort and Support to Hospice Visitors in Bishop Auckland
Patients and visitors at a much-loved North East hospice are now enjoying greater comfort thanks to a four-figure grant from a regional employer. Butterwick Hospice has used a £1,785 award from the Banks Community Fund, run by Banks Group, to replace 15 worn and outdated armchairs in its Bishop Auc...
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Durham Council Funding Helps Transform Vacant Building into New Workplace
An insurance company has opened a new base at a business park in Spennymoor, supported by a funding scheme aimed at bringing underused buildings back into use. Durham County Council contributed £50,000 from its Towns and Villages Vulnerable Buildings Fund to support the completion and refurbishment...
Firefighters carry out water rescue demonstration for bar staff and public that could save a life
Crews demonstrated to the public how to help someone in difficulty in water as part of National safety initiative 'Be Water Aware Week'
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Pedestrian left 'unconscious' after being hit by e-bike outside North East bus station
Officers are searching for the e-bike rider following the collision outside Durham Bus Station on North Road
Durham High Students Reach National Robotics Final with ‘Flo’
Talented students have been gearing up for the finals of a national competition, where their robotics, coding and innovation skills will go head-to-head with teams from across Great Britain. The She Can Code Society from Durham High School has secured a place in the prestigious FIRST LEGO League UK ...
Boy suffers 'life-changing leg injuries' after North East bus station attack
Durham Constabulary say a boy was left with life-changing injuries after being assaulted in Durham city centre
Streets of Brass Returns to Durham for 20th Anniversary Celebrations
One of the region’s most vibrant music festivals is set to bring the party back to the streets this summer, with everyone invited to join in. Streets of Brass will return to Durham City on Saturday 18 and Sunday 19 July as part of the Durham Brass Festival, a key highlight of Durham County Council...
North East woman diagnosed with rare cancer at 27 says she is 'incredibly lucky'
Emily Webster is an academic at Durham University - five years ago she thought cancer might be about to destroy her life.
Bishop Auckland Food Festival 2026 Deemed Huge Success
Organisers have celebrated the success of the Bishop Auckland Food Festival after another weekend of great food and happy visitors. The free event, hosted by Durham County Council, took place on Saturday and Sunday, 18 and 19 April, with crowds gathering in the town’s Market Place across both days...
Crook Shop at Centre of Paranormal Investigation After Strange Activity
The calming aromas of Fae Botanicals have taken an eerie turn, with whispers of phantom cigar smoke and the sound of unexplained tinkling bells drawing the attention of Dean Midas. The Crook-based shop is now set to feature as the haunting centrepiece of the latest episode of his paranormal series, ...
St George’s Day Festivities Take Over County Durham
Celebrations are taking place across County Durham this week to mark St George’s Day. Durham County Council has arranged a programme of family-friendly activities to mark the occasion on Thursday 23 April. The day itself will be marked with a series of engaging activities designed to honour Englan...
County Durham Talent Triumphs at National Competition with Two Medals
A 12-year-old martial arts talent has secured her place at the sport’s world championships in the USA after winning two medals at a major national competition. Annabel Cooper, a pupil at Durham High School, competed at the WKA (World Kickboxing Association) Scottish International Open Championship...
The North East castle named one of the UK's most incredible UNESCO World Heritage sites
Durham Castle has been continuously occupied since the 11th century and is now part of University College Durham
Staff and customers gutted as high street fashion giant closes North East store for good
A store that has been at the heart of a city centre in the North East for years is now gone for good
Historic Whorlton Bridge Restoration Enters Final Phase
A major milestone has been reached in the restoration of a historic bridge in County Durham. Durham County Council has now begun the careful reassembly of Whorlton Bridge, signalling the final phase of the project. This brings the landmark, which first opened in 1831, one step closer to reopening fo...
Man who tried to torch North East home by pouring petrol through smashed window is jailed
Mark Harbottle, 25, tried to set fire to the Lanchester home before fleeing - but was caught after leaving his blood at the scene
Developer issues statement after concrete pipe incident leaves teen fighting for life
Bellway has issued a statement after a teenager was left fighting for his life following an industrial incident at a Durham building site.
Teenager fighting for life after concrete falls on him at Durham building site
A teenager is fighting for his life after a concrete pipe toppled onto him at a Bellway Homes building site in Durham
Notorious double killer who stabbed mum to death dies at County Durham prison
A double killer who stabbed a mother-of-three to death in a ferocious attack has died behind bars at HMP Frankland in County Durham.